There was a tricky 8 over spell to be negotiated before tea, which we took having reached 26 for the loss of only one wicket. The Parkfield attack boasted the 4 quickest bowlers in the league and they charged in the great energy and commitment, Ben went on the attack and smashed a quick fire 14 then Jeff and your correspondent dug in. This lefthand / righthand pairing blunted the attack with their 5th 50 partnership of the season. Watched by the entire 1st team who had come to support us after demolishing Hoddesdon U12s by 2.30, the score edged up to 87. The third wicket fell but any nerves were calmed by Tom who hit 3 lovely 4s to take us to victory and the celebrations began.

Happily as all the other top teams lost, Parkfield also went up and at about 7.30 we found out we had won the league, the wine flowed and general befuddlement kicked in.. the evening finished at Long Island. We were brilliant!